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    Earl's Waimea

    4.6 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Chicken Wings
    Open 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    EARL'S WAIMEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Korean chicken musubi
    Jessica Y.

    My goal for this trip was to discover more local gems, so we stopped by Earl's on the way to the Volcanoes National Park to grab some food for lunch later in the day. These bento rolls/musubis are the perfect on-the-go meal and definitely trumps the over-priced restaurant in the park. We go the teriyaki beef roll, smoked pork roll, teriyaki beef sandwich, and korean chicken musubi. The meat-to-rice ratio is quite impressive and I'm honestly surprised they're able to fit everything in the roll. My mom was a huge fan of the sandwich, which albeit does not look that tasty but after a couple of bites we were all so surprised by how much meat was in there. Between the teriyaki beef and smoked pork roll, I actually liked the smoked pork roll better. The smoky flavor was subtle and I loved the huge chunks of pork. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. It seems like they sell out of items pretty early on so I would definitely try to stop by earlier in the day. This is a grab-and-go type of place with a portable bathroom in the parking lot. This is the perfect place to grab a quick lunch/snack!

    Spam musubi with furikake mixed in the rice. No sauce just how I like it.
    Gavin Carl K.

    I give this place 5 stars. First I love this style it reminds me of my childhood and grandparents. Simple local style food Musubi, chicken bento, maki sushi rolls. The flavor is how it should be for everything. The uncle that was working in there so nice and welcoming great service. I'll be coming back I like early morning it's warm and fresh.

    Spam Masubis
    Marissa C.

    *Spam Masubi Review* Cheap, but there was no sauce in the masubi, which tasted very dry.

    somen salad
    Sydni K.

    We came here around noon to pick up lunch. They open super early in the morning, so there wasn't a ton of food out around lunch time. I ended up getting the somen salad. All of the toppings were really good, and the somen sauce was very flavorful. A very good light lunch!

    Korean Chicken bento roll
    Edward W.

    We called in our order ahead of time for some korean chicken bento rolls. They were perfect for an early morning snack as they are pretty sizeable. They are also made to order so it tastes extra fresh. Come check it out!

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    Delicious Numerous Overwhelming Choices, everything is packed "Ready-to-go" Friendly walk-in home town feel, Aloha

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    10 months ago

    Food is fresh and very affordable! The lady that works there (possibly owns it) is very sweet! Great spot to grab some delicious food!

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    Great food, affordable prices the people are n very nice. Waimea is a beautiful town. It was nice eating at the picnic tables outside.

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    Amazing very well priced food! Friendly service, a real taste of local Hawaii fusion cuisine. Ill back often

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    Awesome place to get grab a few things for picnic lunch for a scenic drive or one of our hikes.

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    Following a scenic drive through Kapa'au and into Waimea, Yong's Kalbi turned out to be the…read morehighlight of our evening. At first, I didn't spot any Korean staff, so I wasn't expecting much in terms of authenticity. But we ordered #24 -- the Kalbi, BBQ Chicken, Mandoo -- along with Kimchi Jjigae, and to our surprise, everything was outstanding. The Kalbi, in particular, was exceptional: tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated with no excess fat. I can confidently say the recent positive reviews were spot on. This place is a hidden gem, especially considering how remote it is on the Big Island. I found out later the main chef was a Korean man working mainly in the kitchen. We highly recommend it -- even to fellow Koreans seeking a taste of home. The steady stream of takeout orders also suggests it's a popular and budget-friendly option for families.

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